Matthew McDermott

Matthew McDermott is a seasoned public affairs professional and the Senior Vice President at Kaufman Zita Group (KZG) in West Trenton, NJ, bringing over 25 years of experience in navigating New Jersey's government, regulatory, and political landscapes to address complex issues and drive policy initiatives.

With a deep understanding of the state government's three branches, Matthew has held various senior management roles in both the Legislative and Executive branches, serving in multiple administrations, notably providing senior staff support to Governor Chris Christie for seven years and assuming leadership positions across four state departments.

Known for his strategic acumen and ability to enhance client visibility and relationships with key stakeholders, Matthew excels in influencing public policy decisions, fostering consensus among diverse parties, evaluating project risks, managing teams effectively, and delivering projects with precision and timeliness.

Matthew pursued his studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham and graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, NJ.

Throughout his career, Matthew McDermott has held various significant roles, including Senior Vice President at Kaufman Zita Group, Member of the Board of Trustees at Kean University, Assistant Commissioner for Government & Community Relations at the NJ State Department of Transportation, Director of Appointments at the Office of the Governor(State of NJ), Chief of Staff at the Office of Lt. Governor in the Governor's Office, Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Principal at McDermott Public Affairs, Executive Director at Nation'sPort, Deputy Commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Director of Communications at the Office of the State Treasurer in the New Jersey State Department of the Treasury, and Deputy Director of Communications and District Operations & Public Information Officer at the New Jersey General Assembly.